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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,023.62, 1,096,784.37 and 394,096.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,023.62, 1,096,784.37 and 394,096.83 is: 591,279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,023.62 : 1,096,784.37 = 394,096.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,023.62/1,096,784.37 = 394,096.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,023.62x = 1,096,784.37 × 394,096.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,023.62x = 432,239,243,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,239,243,410.55/731,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,279.45

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